Peaceful Bus Chaos

10/22/10  Another Peaceful School Bus presentation during my math time.  Pardon me if I’m not excited.  Every time we have a presentation, I follow up with the kids.  Behaviors are not really getting any better on the bus.  The primary concern is the shuttle bus from our building every day to the elementary school.  The bus driver is off the bus, the kids are jumping over seats, using bad language, tripping kids as they get on, and being disrespectful to each other.  When I stepped on the bus to give some direction, I could feel that I had their attention for about as long as I stood on the bus.  I don’t have a plan of action.  When I talk to the other teachers whose students ride that bus, I feel like they think I’m pointing fingers.  I’m just trying to raise awareness to get some positive action going.  Other than talking to my students about their behavior, I’m not sure what to do.